§ 571.51. Definitions.
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/us/cfr/t28/s§ 571.51·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Fine---a monetary penalty associated with an offense imposed as part of a judgment and commitment. There are two types of fines.
(1)Committed fine---a monetary penalty imposed with a condition of imprisonment until the fine is paid.
(2)Non-committed fine---a monetary penalty which has no condition of confinement imposed.
(b)Costs---Monetary costs of the legal proceeding which the court may levy. Imposition of costs is similar in legal effect to imposition of a fine. The court may also impose costs with a condition of imprisonment. \[48 FR 48971, Oct. 21, 1983, as amended at 63 FR 4357, Jan. 28, 1998\]